MALDIVES SALTWATER FISHING TRIP

Next up in my ongoing adventures for monster fish is to the Islands of Maldives.  Maldives is a South Asian tropical Island Nation sitting in the Indian Ocean.  It is composed of 26 atolls and hundreds of islands.  Our main target is monster giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, and an assortment of other saltwater species.

 This type of fishing will be totally new to me as I have never done a saltwater trip.  Therefore the majority of the equipment I have will be of no use so I have spent a so called "fortune" on new rods, saltwater reels, and lures which can hold up to these brutes.  The prime lure for the giant trevally is giant topwater poppers some of which are the size of small bowling pins.

 Dogtooth tuna are normally fooled by heavy jigs weighing up to 12 oz.  The spinning reels for these species must have powerful drags and hold lots of line.  Cheaper reels will be destroyed.  I broke down for this trip and purchased a very expensive Daiwa Saltiga 6500H which goes for over $1000!  Poppers are not cheap either as some go for over $50!  Should be a fantastic trip visiting new land and people plus adding new monster fish to my list!    Very anxious and who knows, I might get hooked on the saltwater species and fall in love with the country of Maldives!

Big largemouth action in Central Florida

Friend Gary Clark recently fished with Capt. Eddie Bussard for monster Florida largemouth bass.  Gary says the action is redhot and now is the time to get into the action.  Capt Eddie fishes numerous lakes in Central Florida including the famous St. Johns River.  He fills very quickly during the next few months but has a few openings remaining.  Give him at call at 321-377-2013 for more information.

DAIWA J-BRAID FISHING LINE

Daiwa has recently come out with a new line of braided fishing line, the J-Braid.  The J-Braid is constructed of 8 strands of tightly woven fibers which makes for a perfectly round profile.  This aids in the softness and strength of the braid which provides increased casting distance.  The J-Braid is in 3 colorations, dark green chartreuse, and multi-color.  The dark green and chartreuse colorations are available in 8lbs to 80lbs while the multi-color braid is available in 20 to 120lbs.

REDHOT ICE ACTION OUT OF STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN

Last weekend had the opportunity to ice fish with a few friends for whitefish out of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  We were guided by Mr. Bret Alexander of Bretalexandersportfishing.com  phone
9208514214.  Bret provides everything for ice fishing.  We fished out of very comfortable heated shanties.  The whitefish were non stop as our group of 4 probably landed over 300 whitefish.  The bag limit is 10 and whitefish are delicious.  Right now the bite is really on and suggest you contact Bret!  Later in the day Bret asked if we wanted to drive down to Green Bay for a few hours to trying to catch some walleye.  Of course we said yes!  I was rewarded with the largest walleye of my life and have been seeking this trophy since my youth!  The weather has been very mild so far this year, but upper Lake Michigan in the Sturgeon/ Green Bay area offers good/safe ice.  So, get in now while the action and weather are great!  Contact Bret ASAP as he fills quickly!  Contact Bret and in info mentioned above or you can email him at balex911@aol.com.

MONSTER WALLEYE RELEASED IN WISCONSIN

According to the Associated Press, on Dec. 16 Wisconsin state biologists Daniel Hatleli and techs Eric Kramer netted and released a massive walleye weighing 17.5 lbs out of Lake Wazee, WI.  The current state record walleye stands at 18lbs which was caught in 1933 in Vilas County.  So, you never know what monster swim in the lakes you fish!

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT

Looking for another last minute Christmas gift?  Having had the opportunity to fish for some of the toughest freshwater fish on earth, I highly recommend replacing all split rings on your lures with the triple coiled rings made by Wolverine Tackle www.wolverinetackleinc.com.  These are without question the strongest rings on earth.  Why lose the fish of your dreams on broken split rings?  The rings come in various sizes including a new size 4 designed for bass fishermen.  For more information email Wolverine Tackle at sales@wolverinetackleinc.com or call 630-289-4728

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT

Looking for that last minute Christmas gift to give to the fisherperson in your life?  Well, Kermett Adams of www.klures.com makes the best hand made wooden fishing lures on the market bar none.  Kermett makes a variety of peacock bass choppers and poppers.  He also makes some lures such as the daly diver which will tempt the golden dorado into striking.  He makes sturdy buzz baits which can stand up to the vicious wolf fish.  He also makes wooden lures for largemouth bass.  Check out his site and you can inquire by writing him at kkadams@aol.com